Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Yes.

This qualification is listed on training.gov.au and delivered through an authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Once successfully completed, you receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To achieve CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, you must complete:

• 19 units of competency
• 11 core units
• 8 elective units

Units must be selected in accordance with the official CPC40120 packaging rules published on training.gov.au.

This qualification is designed for experienced construction professionals.

You must have relevant industry experience if applying via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Yes — one of the core units has a prerequisite requirement.

The core unit:

CPCCBC4010 – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

has its own prerequisite requirement that must be satisfied before this unit can be awarded.

Your assessor will confirm whether you already meet this requirement based on your experience or previous training.

The 11 core units are:

• CPCCBC4001 – Apply building codes and standards to Class 1 and 10 buildings
• CPCCBC4002 – Manage work health and safety
• CPCCBC4007 – Plan building and construction work
• CPCCBC4008 – Supervise site communication and administration
• CPCCBC4009 – Apply legal requirements to building projects
• CPCCBC4010* – Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• CPCCBC4012 – Read and interpret plans and specifications
• CPCCBC4014 – Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• CPCCBC4018 – Apply site surveys and set-out procedures
• CPCCBC4021 – Minimise waste on site
• CPCCBC4053 – Apply building codes and standards to Class 2–9 Type C buildings

(*CPCCBC4010 has a prerequisite requirement.)

You must complete 8 elective units.

Electives are chosen from approved groups in the training package and must meet packaging rules.

Elective units are selected based on:

• Your industry experience
• Your intended role (e.g. builder or site manager pathway)
• Licensing alignment

Your assessor will confirm appropriate unit selection.

Start with the free 60-second skills assessment.

If you have several years of hands-on residential construction experience and have supervised or managed projects, you may be suitable for RPL.

If you’re not suitable, we’ll let you know before you commit.

Enrolment, LLN assessment and system access are free.

Once you enrol, you will:

• Complete a short Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) check
• Gain access to the OnlineRPL student portal
• View your qualification structure and evidence requirements

There is no payment required to enrol or access the system.

If you decide to proceed with the assessment process, the initial $199 payment is required to unlock the formal evidence stage.

After this payment is made, you will:

• Receive structured guidance on what evidence to provide
• Upload your work history, documents and project examples
• Work directly with your assessor
• Complete a competency conversation if required
• Receive your assessment outcome once competency has been determined

All assessments are conducted against nationally recognised competency standards.

Many experienced builders do not have perfectly organised documentation.

That’s normal.

You can use:

• Photos and videos of completed projects
• Statutory declarations
• Client references
• Work diaries
• Contracts or invoices
• Project plans

No.

RPL is an assessment process.

You must demonstrate competency against national standards.

If you do not meet the required outcomes, additional assessment will be required.

This is a self-paced assessment process.

You progress at your own speed.

Timeframes depend on:

• How quickly you upload your evidence
• The completeness and quality of your submission
• Assessor review and feedback time

There are no fixed class schedules or study timetables.

Experienced candidates who submit clear, well-organised evidence often co

This qualification is commonly used to support builder licence applications.

However, licensing requirements are set by each state authority and may include additional requirements such as:

• Experience thresholds
• Financial checks
• Insurance requirements

You must confirm licensing criteria with your state regulator.

Payment is structured across stages to align with the assessment process.

Your initial payment unlocks the evidence stage.

Remaining payments are aligned with assessment milestones.

Full pricing details are available on the pricing page.

OnlineRPL is designed specifically for experienced trades and construction professionals.

Our platform delivers one of the most cost-effective pathways to achieving your RPL qualification — without cutting corners on compliance or assessment standards.

Our process is:

• Structured
• Transparent
• Nationally recognised
• Fully compliant with training package requirements
• Built for working tradies
• Self-paced and flexible

We focus on proper assessment against national standards — not shortcuts.

You only pay when you’re ready to proceed with assessment, and pricing is structured to keep the process accessible while maintaining quality.